Mental Health Technician-Part Time Days

100 Mary Washington Healthcare; Fredericksburg (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Washington Healthcare seeks a dedicated professional to support patient care within a mental health program. You will work under licensed nursing staff to provide routine care, document patient status, and help implement program schedules.

The role emphasizes teamwork with physicians, case managers, and other departments. Responsibilities include managing supplies, maintaining competency notebooks, and participating in education services and performance improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Human Services-Mental Health or related behavioral science.
• Currently enrolled in a 4-year degree program including Social Work, Nursing, Recreational Therapy or Psychology.

Responsibilities

• Assists in providing basic and routine care for patients under licensed nursing supervision.
• Document patient status per program policies.
• Follow unit and department policies; support hospital mission and goals.
• Promote teamwork with physicians, case managers, nurses, and other departments.
• Manage supplies and equipment efficiently within budget.
• After orientation, perform skills in job competencies.
• Assist in organizing therapeutic groups per program schedule.
• Maintain competency notebook; participate in program教育 services.
• Keep up with mandatory education and contribute to performance improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

CPR (AHA BLS)

CPI

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Associates degree in Mental Health

Currently enrolled in a 4-year degree program

Job description

Job Summary:

The incumbent in this position will support the mission, vision, values and strategic initiatives of Mary Washington Healthcare and must demonstrate a commitment to quality service to patients, physicians, the public and co-workers.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Assists in providing basic and routine care for patients in an assigned area, under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel.
• This will include being able to document on patient’s status in accordance to the program's policies.
• Follows Policies and Procedures of the specific unit, Department of Nursing, and supports the hospital and department mission, goals and objectives.
• Promotes team work with physicians, case managers, nurses and personnel of other departments.
• Manages all supplies and equipment in a cost effective manner consistent with budgeting limits for the department.
• After orientation, will perform all skills in job appropriate competencies.
• Under the supervision of the nursing personnel, will assist in the organization and completion of therapeutic groups, based on the program schedule.
• Will maintain his/her competency notebook and participate in any program educational services.
• Maintain yearly updates of mandatory education.
• Contributes to the continuous Performance Improvement process.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Required to have one of the following:
• Associates degree in Human Services-Mental Health or other behavioral science discipline.
• Current enrollment in a 4-year degree program including but not limited to Social Work, Nursing, Recreational Therapy and Psychology.
• Minimum of 1 year of mental health or related healthcare experience, for example, as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
• Ability to interact with psychiatric patients in various stages of illness Ability to participate in performance improvement activities
• CPR (AHA BLS Provider) required at hire
• CPI required within 90 days
• MWHC will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status (EOE).
• We are also committed to equitable and transparent compensation practices and comply with all applicable pay transparency and pay equity laws.

Required Physical Requirements:

• Constant (67-100% of workday) walking, standing, use of arms and hands;
• frequent (34-66% of workday) bending, stooping, kneeling, and squatting;
• ability to lift 35 lbs.;
• ability to push and pull 20 lbs.;
• auditory and visual skills to include color determination;
• ability to work in confined spaces;
• ability to reach above/overhead.

Mental Requirements:

• Possesses critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Capacity to cope with difficult situations.
• Ability to tolerate irregular hours including evenings, nights, and weekends.

Environmental Requirements and Exposure Hazards:

• Potential risk of exposure to radiation and toxic chemicals.
• Potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens; must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment.

Compensation Pay Range:

$18.97 - $24.66

Working at Mary Washington Healthcare

Whether you are a new grad, experienced clinical professional or wanting to begin a career in healthcare, there is no better place than Mary Washington Healthcare. As a Great Place to Work-Certified company we treat our Associates like family - with respect, understanding, and communication. Safety is our top priority As a healthcare system, patient and Associate safety is our priority which is why all Associates will be required to take the following vaccines*: Annual flu vaccine *MWHC reserves the right to amend this list at any time. Medical and Religious exemptions may apply,. Will be discussed at interview.